A friend alerted me to your thread. If you were not aware, when there were (are) no conflicts, I have been calling Ashland basketball on radio on this year. That question has crossed my mind a great deal, especially as I spent 13 years calling Ohio State women's basketball. Ashland's depth is, in my pinion, what sets this team apart. They can come at opponent 8-to-10 deep, and not really skip a beat. They force opponents out of their "comfort zone", or to play faster than they would like to. You can't "catch your breath" against Ashland, even after a made bucket, as the ball is right back up the floor. That's where the depth factor works in their favor. The post players are match up issues, as they run the floor, can handle the ball, and step out and shoot. Could they compete in the MAC? I say they would win their share of games for the reasons stated above....probably in the 10 game range. They played at Ohio St in an exhibition, and lost 88-79. In the MAC, the depth for the upper tier teams (like Ohio) is better than across almost all of D2. The team they meet tomorrow night (Friday) for the national title, Virginia Union, has similar qualities, should be a good game. Hope that helped you some
Last Edited: 3/23/2017 10:15:13 AM by Marty Bannister